Tamae Honami

Maruko's kind best friend

Maruko's best friend and a kind girl. Modeled after author Sakura Momoko's real-life best friend.

Quotes

  • Tama-chan, thank you always
  • I'm happy to have a best friend like you
  • Discussion over anger

Trivia

  • Modeled after the author's real best friend
  • When Maruko is rough, Tamae mediates
  • Almost never gets angry
  • Gemini
  • Type O

Alternate names

たまちゃん Tamae Honami Tama-chan

Tags

Chibi Maruko-chan Maruko's friend best friend 3rd grade elementary school student female elementary school student Shizuoka Prefecture human relationships friendship anime character

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
June 18
Birth year
1965

Appearance

Overall appearance
Maruko's classmate, quiet and kind, petite with a girlish atmosphere elementary school girl.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • quiet facial features
  • kind eyes
  • honest-looking expression
Iconic items
  • ribbon
  • school satchel

Personality and abilities

Core personality
kind
Detailed personality
Doesn't raise emotions much, a reliable person who advises Maruko and her father. Girlish gentle personality, almost never expresses anger.
Keywords
  • kind
  • considerate
  • calm
  • cooperative
  • polite
  • kind
  • reliable
Talents
  • ability to care for friends
  • building good relationships with classmates
  • being a good listener
Skills
  • giving appropriate advice
  • emotional control
  • support as a best friend
Motivation
To stay best friends with Maruko for a long time
Habits
Rarely gets angry, tries to resolve through discussion
Favorite foods
snacks, fruit, fruit
Hobbies
studying at school, playing with friends
Favorite colors
pink, pastel colors

History

Backstory
Modeled after the author's elementary school best friend, depicted as an important best friend to Maruko.
Debut date
1986-08
Work title
Chibi Maruko-chan
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Appears from volume 1

Anime adaptation appearance

Significant event
Anime adaptation appearance
Description
Appears in anime from early serialization. Well-received by fans for best friend-like behavior.

Best friend episodes

Significant event
Best friend episodes
Description
Many episodes where Tama-chan serves as Maruko's confidante or mediator.

Relationships

Sakura Momoko

Best friend

Modeled after the author's real-life best friend

Sakura Maruko

Best friend

Appears together in many episodes as Maruko's best friend

Irie Elementary School 3rd Year Class 4

Irie Elementary School 3rd Year Class 4: student

Media appearances

Chibi Maruko-chan

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in the August 1986 issue

Chibi Maruko-chan

Anime / Supporting

Broadcast started January 7, 1990 - ongoing

Chibi Maruko-chan: The Boy from Italy

Movie / Supporting

Released December 23, 2015

Voice cast and creators

渡辺菜生子

Voice actor
渡辺菜生子
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Sakura Momoko

Creator name
Sakura Momoko
Role
Original author

Related goods

Chibi Maruko-chan Goods Tama-chan Figure

Item name
Chibi Maruko-chan Goods Tama-chan Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Chibi Maruko-chan Character Stationery

Item name
Chibi Maruko-chan Character Stationery
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular